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Australian Stock Market Wrap 28–29 November 2025: ASX 200 Ends Week Higher as Inflation Jitters and APRA Loan Caps Loom

Australian Stock Market Wrap 28–29 November 2025: ASX 200 Ends Week Higher as Inflation Jitters and APRA Loan Caps Loom

The Australian stock market finished the week of 28–29 November 2025 on a cautiously upbeat note: the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 slipped fractionally on Friday but locked in a solid weekly gain, even as hotter‑than‑expected inflation and new lending curbs from APRA kept a lid on enthusiasm. The Economic Times+1 On Friday 28 November, the S&P/ASX 200 index edged down just 3.2 points to close at 8,614.1, a move of roughly ‑0.04% – essentially flat on the day. The Economic Times+1
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  • Yen drops to 162.27 vs dollar, lowest since 1986 as traders watch for Japan action
    June 29, 2026, 9:54 PM EDT. The yen slid to 162.27 per dollar, hitting levels last seen in 1986 and fueling chatter over possible government intervention. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama repeated Japan's readiness to step in against sharp currency swings, in line with past remarks after U.S. talks. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the government is working to keep the economy steady as the currency stays volatile. Julia Wang at Nomura said officials could intervene but said wider rate gaps with the U.S. support ongoing yen weakness and carry trades. The Bank of Japan has lifted its benchmark rate to 1%, the highest in more than three decades, to fight inflation from higher energy prices and geopolitical risks.
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